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June 28, 2026Open Access

Barriers and Drivers of Circular Economy Adoption in Oil Palm Processing Communities N Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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MUMonday UdoiwaPOPeter OkoABAnake Bekongfe

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis identifies challenges in adopting circular economy principles in oil palm processing communities, suggesting policy enhancements.

Key Points

  • This study aims to identify the barriers and drivers impacting the adoption of circular economy practices in oil palm processing communities.
  • Cross-sectional research design integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches
  • Data collection from 224 respondents using Enhanced Multi-Stage Proportionate–Power Stratification Technique
  • Analyses conducted using descriptive statistics, MANOVA, and SEM
  • Major waste streams identified include empty fruit bunches (88.4%), palm press fibre (78.6%), and palm oil mill effluent (53.1%)
  • Open dumping (46.9%) was the predominant disposal method observed
  • Significant variations in waste generation were noted across locations and mill categories (p < 0.05)

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Udoiwa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40b9f361bb0a67205c60a2https://doi.org/10.83374/jesber.vol1no1.21
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